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Cynthia Jenkins School vs. P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington

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School Overview

School
Cynthia Jenkins School
179-37 137th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11434
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington
116-01 166th St
Jamaica, NY 11434
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cynthia Jenkins School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
274 students
316 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cynthia Jenkins School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cynthia Jenkins School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cynthia Jenkins School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Jenkins School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3621 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1637 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cynthia Jenkins School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cynthia Jenkins School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cynthia Jenkins School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cynthia Jenkins School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
17
Kindergarten Students
33
44
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
50
51
Grade 3 Students
40
41
Grade 4 Students
39
48
Grade 5 Students
45
64
Ungraded Students
1
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
80%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cynthia Jenkins School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cynthia Jenkins School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cynthia Jenkins School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cynthia Jenkins School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 140 Edward K Ellington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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